Lisa Brown (artist) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lisa Brown
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| Born | January 12, 1972 |
| Pen name | Sarah "Pinkie" Bennett |
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Wesleyan University (BA) Pratt Institute (MS) |
| Spouse | Daniel Handler |
| Children | 1 |
Lisa Michelle Brown, born on January 12, 1972, is an American artist who writes and illustrates books. Some of her well-known books include Picture the Dead, How To Be, The Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming, and Baby, Mix Me A Drink. She also draws a cartoon called Three Panel Book Review for the book section of the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper. Lisa Brown studied at Wesleyan University and the Pratt Institute. Today, she lives in San Francisco with her child and her husband, Daniel Handler. She has also used the name Sarah "Pinkie" Bennett for some of her illustrations.
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Exploring Lisa Brown's Books
Lisa Brown creates many different kinds of books. She often writes and draws the pictures for them herself.
Vampire Boy's Good Night
This is a picture book about a small vampire boy and a little witch. On a cold autumn night, they go out looking for "real children." It's a fun and spooky story for younger readers.
Picture the Dead
Picture the Dead is a ghost story with a special visual twist. Lisa Brown wrote this book with Adele Griffin. The story includes pictures that help you solve the mystery as you read. It's not a comic book or just a chapter book with a few drawings. Instead, the illustrations are a very important part of the whole story. They help you understand what's happening.
The pictures in the book are based on old photos called daguerreotypes and albumen prints. These were early types of photographs. The background designs in the book are also based on real Victorian patterns.
The story takes place in Brookline, Massachusetts during the American Civil War. A 17-year-old girl named Jennie Lovell is sad because her twin brother and fiancé have recently died. She becomes friends with a special photographer who helps her uncover sad family secrets.
Awards and Recognitions
Lisa Brown's work has won several awards and honors. These awards show that her books are highly praised and enjoyed by many readers and experts.
- How to Be (HarperCollins 2006) received several honors:
* It was chosen for CCBC CHOICES in 2007, which lists recommended books for children and young adults. * It was also named one of "A Baker’s Dozen: The Best Children’s Books for Family Literacy" in 2007. * The The Association of Booksellers for Children (ABC) also listed it as one of their Best Books for Children in 2006.
- Her artwork was chosen for display in the American Illustration Annuals 25 and 26.
- She won awards from Print Regional Design Annual for her book cover designs:
* In 2006, for How to Dress for Every Occasion by The Pope. * In 2007, for Baby Do My Banking and Baby Fix My Car.
- Her book cover design for The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming was recognized by AIGA 50 Covers / 50 Books in 2007.
Selected Books by Lisa Brown
Here is a list of some of the books Lisa Brown has worked on. She has been an author, illustrator, or designer for these titles.
- Phantom Twin (2020 - author & illustrator)
- Goldfish Ghost (2017 - illustrator)
- The Airport Book (2015 - author & illustrator)
- Emily's Blue Period (2014 - illustrator)
- Half-Minute Horrors (2009 - author & illustrator, contributor)
- Baby Plan My Wedding (2009 - author, illustrator & designer)
- Baby Get Me Some Lovin (2009 - author, illustrator & designer)
- Sometimes You Get What You Want (2008 – illustrator)
- The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming (2007 - illustrator & designer)
- How to Be (2006 - author & illustrator)
- Baby, Do My Banking (2006 - author, illustrator & designer)
- Baby, Fix My Car (2006 - author, illustrator & designer)
- How to Dress For Every Occasion By The Pope (2005 - illustrator, as Sarah "Pinkie" Bennett, and designer)
- Baby Mix Me a Drink (2005 - author, illustrator & designer)
- Baby Make Me Breakfast (2005 - author, illustrator & designer)
- Outrageous Women of Colonial America (2001 – illustrator)
- Outrageous Women of the Renaissance (1999 – illustrator)
- Outrageous Women of the Middle Ages (1998 – illustrator)
- Outrageous Women of Ancient Times (1998 – illustrator)
